Patient Care Technician Ii - 5a Telemetry/observation - Agh - Full Time

Highmark Health

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Direct patient care provision
Vital signs monitoring
Phlebotomy skills
** Highmark Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician II for its 5A Telemetry/Observation unit at Allegheny Health Network. The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care, assisting in the care of acutely ill patients, and performing various clinical tasks under the supervision of registered nurses. **

Job Summary

  • This role provides direct care to patients and assists with non-direct patient care unit coordination under the supervision of a Registered Nurse.
  • The incumbent is expected to perform essential clinical tasks such as vital signs, phlebotomy, 12 lead EKG testing, and specimen collection while maintaining medical asepsis.
  • Employees must adhere to all hospital policies, document patient care accurately in the electronic medical record, and participate in quality and patient satisfaction initiatives.

Matching Summary

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** Highmark Health is seeking a Patient Care Technician II for its 5A Telemetry/Observation unit at Allegheny Health Network. The role involves providing direct and indirect patient care, assisting in the care of acutely ill patients, and performing various clinical tasks under the supervision of registered nurses. **

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Direct patient care provision
  • Vital signs monitoring
  • Phlebotomy skills
  • 12 lead EKG testing
  • Electronic medical record documentation
  • Medical asepsis practice
  • Patient safety protocols

Nice-to-have

  • Early mobility ambulation experience
  • Precepting new hires
  • Efficient time management
  • Bedside shift report participation
  • Purposeful hourly rounding

Key Requirements

  • Minimum High School/GED diploma
  • 1 year experience as PCA, PCT, NA, LPN, or EMT
  • CPR certification from American Heart Association
  • Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate
  • Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate
  • Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance
  • Proficiency in Phlebotomy and straight catheterization

Work Rights

Not specified

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